4″ x 6″ Fanfold Direct Thermal Shipping Labels

4" Γ— 6" direct thermal shipping labels are self-adhesive labels designed for printing shipping addresses, barcodes, tracking numbers, and order information. They print without ink, toner, or ribbons and feature a permanent adhesive that bonds securely to cartons, mailers, envelopes, and other packaging surfaces.

Product Highlights

Key Features & Benefits

Our shipping labels deliver crisp, scannable prints, reliable adhesion, and smooth printer performance for fast, efficient, and trouble-free order fulfillment.

  • Standard 4" Γ— 6" Shipping Format β€” Ideal for printing shipping addresses, barcodes, QR codes, tracking numbers, and order information.
  • Ink-Free Direct Thermal Printing β€” Requires no ink, toner, or ribbon, helping reduce printing costs and routine maintenance.
  • Crisp, Scannable Print Quality β€” Produces sharp text and high-contrast barcodes for fast, accurate scanning throughout the shipping process.
  • Continuous Fanfold Design β€” The neatly stacked format feeds smoothly into the printer and supports efficient, high-volume label printing.
  • Fewer Label Changes β€” Fanfold stacks typically hold more labels than standard rolls, reducing interruptions during busy fulfillment operations.
  • Flat Labels with Less Curling β€” Unlike roll labels, fanfold labels remain flat after printing, making them easier to apply to cartons, envelopes, and mailers.
  • No Core Waste β€” The coreless format reduces packaging waste and makes storage and disposal more convenient.
  • Strong permanent Adhesion β€” Bonds securely to cardboard boxes, poly mailers, envelopes, and other common packaging surfaces.
  • Broad Printer Compatibility β€” Compatible with most desktop direct thermal printers that support externally fed fanfold labels.
  • Ideal for High-Volume Shipping β€” Well suited for e-commerce, warehouses, distribution centers, retail fulfillment, logistics, and industrial operations.

OEM & Custom

Customization Capabilities

Fanfold shipping labels are available in a wide range of sizes to suit different shipping, warehousing, and product-identification needs. The most popular format is 4"Γ—6"(101.6 Γ— 152.4 mm), which is widely used for e-commerce orders, courier shipments, and carrier-compliant shipping labels. Other common sizes include 4"Γ—8", 4"Γ—4", 4"Γ—3", 4"Γ—2", 3"Γ—2" and 2"Γ—1". We offer custom fanfold labels in a wide range of sizes, shapes, materials, adhesives, perforations, stack quantities, gaps, and sensing options to suit different printers and applications. Pre-printed designs, variable data, custom packaging, and private-label services are also available. Simply provide your specifications, printer model, artwork, order quantity, and we will develop a solution tailored to your needs.

Tailored Solutions

Customization Options

Face Material

Direct Thermal Paper
Top-coated Direct Thermal Paper
Synthetic Thermal Paper
Direct Thermal PP / BOPP / PET
Removable Thermal Paper
Custom Face Material

Face Material Color

White
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
Custom Color

Label Size

Label Width
Label Height
Corner Radius
Label Gap

Label Shape

Rectangle
Square
Round
Oval
Custom Die-cut Shape

Adhesive Type

Permanent Adhesive
Removable Adhesive
Freezer-grade Adhesive
All-temperature Adhesive
Hot-melt Adhesive
Water-based Acrylic Adhesive
High-tack Adhesive

Service Temperature Range

Withstands –40Β°C to 80Β°C
Ideal for cold storage and high-temperature logistics

Thermal Coating Performance

Water-resistant
Oil-resistant
Alcohol-resistant
Scratch-resistant
High-sensitivity
Long-life Image Stability
Archival Grade

Environmental Compliance

BPA-free
BPS-free
Phenol-free
ISO-Certified
Other Compliance Requirement

Printing Options

Blank Labels
Logo Printing
Full-color Printing
Variable Data Printing
Barcode / QR Code Printing
Security Printing
Custom Pre-printed Labels

Packaging Options

Shrink Wrap
Individual Bag
Aluminum Foil
Custom Printed Box
Custom Printed Carton
Palletized Packaging

Production Lead Time

Standard Orders: Fast turnaround within 3–5 working days
Bulk Orders: Typically 20+ working days, depending on
order quantity and customization requirements

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4″ x 6″ Fanfold Direct Thermal Shipping Labels

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